Bilal Wahib

Bilal Wahib
Bilal Wahib during IFFR ceremonies in 2020
Background information
Born (1999-01-20) 20 January 1999
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • rapper
Years active2013–present

Bilal El Mehdi Wahib (born 20 January 1999) is a Dutch actor, singer and rapper from Amsterdam. He has appeared in several Dutch films and series such as Nieuwe buren, SpangaS, Mocro Maffia and Commando's and films Layla M., De Held, De libi and Paradise Drifters, portrayed mainly in ethnic roles. In 2020, he won the Golden Calf for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Paradise Drifters in the role of Yousef. He is also known for his singles "Tigers" and "501", which both peaked at number three on the Dutch Top 40 chart while topping the Dutch Single Top 100 chart.